Aquatic feed process technologies – batching, fine-milling, mixing, extrusion, drying, coating, and cooling

Selecting and sizing the technologies and balancing their process parameters on the basis of raw material availability and formulation concepts of the aquatic feed plant, as well as considering the feed characteristics for the specific species of fish, are essential aspects in securing the expected performance in terms of capacity, feed quality, and cost-efficient production.

ANDRITZ FEED & BIOFUEL technologies are available in various models and with optional accessories to offer the optimum solution for your specific needs in aquatic feed production. The individual process machines offered are selected from the standardized and proven range of ANDRITZ FEED & BIOFUEL product families. Process lines and/or complete pro¬cessing plants are tailor-made to suit the customer’s specific requirement, which also implies a close dialogue with the client regarding present and future requirements as well as local conditions.

Whether you require single machines or system solutions, ANDRITZ FEED & BIOFUEL has the ability to advise and supply, from intake of raw material to finished feed:

Raw material reception and cleaning
Storage solutions for dry and liquid feed ingredients
Precise weighing of main and micro feed ingredients
Grinding, including ultra-fine milling of raw materials for optimum particle size distribution
Mixing technologies with high accuracy of dry mixing, as well as for mixing in liquids
Conditioning technologies prior to extrusion to enhance processing of aquatic feed with optimum nutritional value and produced at lowest energy costs
Wide range of extruder models suitable for all types of aquatic feed production and capacities
Unmatched additional extrusion tools ECS and Flextex to enhance precise product expansion and texture
Drying technologies offering unmatched moisture controllability of finished aquatic feed, with a minimum of variation and unmatched energy efficiency
Coating systems for controllable liquid infusion into extruded aquatic feed; vacuum coating or atmospheric pressure systems
Cooling of aquatic feed pellets for optimum storage
Micro-fluid addition to secure correct feed nutrition
Finished feed packing and bulk outloading systems
Material handling and conveying systems throughout the feed plant with specific focus on careful handling of finished feed without damaging feed quality
Finished feed storage
Highly advanced automation systems for individual feed process machines and complete plants

ANDRITZ FEED & BIOFUEL provides proven, high-performance, energy-efficient, and easy-to-operate key process technologies, as well as experienced and skilled staff with the ability to provide advice, guidance, and support in all process steps.

Contact

ANDRITZ FEED & BIOFUEL A/S

Phone: +45 (72) 160 300